Lorrie Kramer
May 4th, 2020
We are very saddened with the passing of Lorrie on May 4, 2020 at the age of 94 years. Lorrie passed away peacefully and is survived by her son Darrell (Kim); daughter Charlene (Ed); and granddaughter Emma (Zak); and her sister Ada. She was predeceased by her parents Audrey and Mabel; her brothers Walter, Percy, Reg and Austin; and her sister Evelyn.
Lorrie grew up on a homestead outside High Prairie, Alberta and moved to Edmonton in her teens and took her first job at the McDonald Hotel. She married and relocated to Regina in the early 60s. At age 40, she returned to school to obtain her high school standing, and then attended the University of Regina where she earned a business certificate. This was followed by a long career with Revenue Canada. After retirement, as she loved children, she volunteered to help teach reading at Glen Elm Elementary School and attended teas and other functions at the Regina Royal Canadian Legion Hall. She enrolled in continuing education classes at the University of Regina in Spanish and Creative Writing and was able to correspond with the children she sponsored in Colombia and South America.
Lorrie loved her family, her cats, her house, travelling, gardening and reading. She attended the Little Theatre with her daughter, Canadian Club lectures with friends, and numerous concert performances by her granddaughter Emma.
She will be missed by all who interacted with her.
A private function will be held by the family to Celebrate Lorrie's Life at a later date.
We would like to thank the caregivers and health professionals who attended to Lorrie during this past year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Regina Humane Society, Box 3143, Regina, SK S4P 3G7.
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condolences to lorries family Lorrie was a great neighbour and friend always had a very nice yard
Dear Darrell, Kim and family. My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. She sounds like an amazing lady and I’m sure will be missed by many. In this crazy time it’s important to recognize that life moves on...sadly. I’m sorry that you will not be able to grieve and process this huge loss with the close personal support of friends and family. Stay well, stay healthy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Brenda
Condolences to Charlene ( the dancer) son in-law Ed & Emma (Lorrie’s well loved granddaughter)/ & Zak Also Lorrie’s son Darrell & her dtr.-in-law Kim. I knew Lorrie as a strong and independent lady. A great neighbour & a volunteer in the reading program/ library at my son’s school. I had many interesting conversations with Lorrie over the years between 1994 and 2018. We visited enjoyed some good discussions. Lorrie had a profound love for her daughter, granddaughter , son-in-law , her son and daughter in law. She was proud of their intelligence & accomplishments. Lorrie knew what was right . She raised her children well. She took pride in her home and yard (enjoying the results). She did right and showed a good example in her community!! She instilled a love of reading in so many children, with her volunteer work at Glenelm school. She was known , loved and respected by many in the Glenelm, Rothwell Place & Wessex place neighbourhood. Many adults & Children knew her as “Lorrie” , considered her a good friend.
I am thinking of you Charlene and the family. Sincere condolences to all.
Charlene, Darrell and family my sincere condolences on the loss of Lorrie. I only knew her for a short time after moving across the street but she was a lovely lady and I enjoyed spending time with her. I truly miss seeing her outside tending to her garden and flowers. My favorite memory of Lorrie was when she asked about my son....his name is Trynell but she would always call him Tylenol, lol. Again, my sincerest condolences to all.
We were Lorries neighbors Our deepest sympathy to her family. Marietta Diane Debbie Barb